Christmas in Lee-on-the-Solent kicks off with heart-warming light switch on event - Pictures

By Sophie Lewis

Senior Reporter

Published 23rd Nov 2025, 16:27 BST

Updated 23rd Nov 2025, 16:27 BST

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Stalls lined Lee-on-the-Solent high street on Saturday, November 22 as people flocked to the annual Christmas light switch on event.

From stalls stocking festive gifts, a food court, fairground rides, carols and Father Christmas in his grotto, there was something for everyone to get involved in before the lights were turned on.

Step into Christmas at Lee-on-the-Solent with our gallery:

Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas light switch on in the high street.

Picture: Alec Chapman

1. Christmas in Lee-on-the-Solent

Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas light switch on in the high street. Picture: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman

Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas light switch on in the high street.

Picture: Alec Chapman

2. Christmas in Lee-on-the-Solent

Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas light switch on in the high street. Picture: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman

Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas light switch on in the high street.

Picture: Alec Chapman

3. Christmas in Lee-on-the-Solent

Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas light switch on in the high street. Picture: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman

Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas light switch on in the high street.

Picture: Alec Chapman

4. Christmas in Lee-on-the-Solent

Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas light switch on in the high street. Picture: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman

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